The Golden Globes are out of the way and the Oscars and still to come. Between those shindigs we have what is obviously the most important set of awards (and not just because I’m a member of the body that gives them out) – the Gay & Lesbian Entertainment Critics’ Dorian Awards.

GALECA’s mission to honor content “from mainstream to gaystream” has lead to a wide array of nominations and winners since its inception in 2009. The organization’s previous choices for Film of the Year alone include Boyhood, 12 Years a Slave, Argo, Weekend, I Am Love and A Single Man.

This year, the 1950s-set lesbian romance Carol is in the race for Film of the Year, with its stars Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara competing for Film Performance of the Year – Actress. Also up for the top film prize are Brooklyn, Mad Max, Spotlight and The Big Short, director Adam McKay’s tragic comedy about Wall Street’s hand in America’s 2008 economic collapse.

In news that may spice up award-season chatter, Tom Hardy was nominated for Film Performance of the Year – Actor for his dual role as England’s notorious mobsters, the Kray Twins (at least one of whome was bisexual), in Legend. Hardy’s fellow nominees include Leonardo DiCaprio for The Revenant, which happens to costar both actors. As for Director of the Year, nominations for Sean Baker (Tangerine) and George Miller (Mad Max) reflect a breadth as well.

Dorian winners will be announced on Tuesday, January 19th. The group’s annual, Hasty Pudding-esque Winners Toast is set for Sunday, March 6th, in Los Angeles. “Any nominees or victors who care to join our LA-area members for champagne and pomme frites and fun are most welcome,” said GALECA John Griffiths, GALECA president and Television Critic for Us Weekly.

As for its Timeless Star honor, GALECA has decided to award their humble career-achievement honor to actress Jane Fonda, the veteran star of the film classics Klute, Coming Home, 9 to 5 as well as the past year’s Youth and ongoing Netflix comedy Grace and Frankie. Past Timeless picks include Sir Ian McKellen, George Takei and Fonda’s Grace costar Lily Tomlin.

VISUALLY STRIKING FILM OF THE YEAR(honoring a production of stunning beauty, from art direction to cinematography)Carol / The Weinstein Company
The Danish Girl / Focus, Working Title
Mad Max: Fury Road / Warner Bros., Village Road Show
The Martian / Fox
The Revenant / Fox